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"I saw for myself youths on motorbikes with no vehicle plates, no helmets, I assume no insurance or tax, with their faces covered speeding on estate roads.

"I was also told of the level of intimidation, and many elderly people don’t want to go out and are fearful to go out.

Gangs in Inglemire Lane

"So we need to do something about these yobs and I wondered whether we could have a debate in government time to discuss additional powers the police need, the additional resources the police need, the additional support the police need to tackle this scourge."

Residents have spoken to the Mail about their problems with gangs, with one grandfather saying they were making their lives "hell" and said they had thrown bottles at his house and car repeatedly.

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Responding to Ms Johnson, Mrs Leadsom said: "Well I’m very sorry to hear about the experience in the honourable lady’s constituency.

Hull North MP Diana Johnson

"She’ll be aware that the government’s new serious violence strategy due to be published shortly will put far greater focus on steering young people away from a life of crime whilst continuing to put strong law enforcement response together.

"We are supporting communities to prevent violent crime and have awarded £765,000 to community groups and almost £300,000 to community projects that are working to end gang violence and exploitation."